Hacktool.RunService

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:39:19 AM

Type:

Hack Tool

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

SecScan.exe

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

Hacktool.RunService executes a file on a machine as a service.

Symptoms

A service named "SecurityScanner" exists on the system.
The files are detected as Hacktool.RunService.

Transmission

Hacktool.RunService is often installed as a component of W32.Remadmin.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version September 3, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version September 3, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 8, 2004